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B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊsesɪŋ/

processing

处理
Meaning
the series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, especially in data or food handling
Example
Data processing takes place in the server.
数据处理在服务器上进行。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

五步格
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
莎士比亚常常用五步格写剧本。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时
Meaning
at the exact time arranged; on time; not late
Example
She always arrives punctually for meetings.
她总是准时到达会议。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调，空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要的, 卓越的
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
她被视为舞蹈团的首席舞者。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

逐步淘汰
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
达成了逐步淘汰化石燃料的协议。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

比萨
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
我们点了一份大号的意大利香肠比萨作为晚餐。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

微薄收入
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
她为了微薄收入工作了很长时间。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

小马
Meaning
a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high
Example
The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.
孩子们在农场上享受骑着温顺的小马。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
B2 noun /ˌprɒp.əˈɡæn.də/

Propaganda

宣传; 谣言
Meaning
information spread to promote a particular political cause or point of view
Example
The government used propaganda to influence public opinion during the war.
政府在战争期间使用了宣传来影响公众舆论。
B2 noun /pɪtʃ/

pitch

音调，投掷
Meaning
the quality of a sound; the level or degree of intensity; a throw or toss
Example
The singer's pitch was perfect during the performance.
歌手的音调在表演中完美无瑕。
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
总统选举定于下个月举行。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出或膨胀
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
饭后他凸出的肚子显现出来。
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

百分比
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
通过考试的学生百分比很高。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

民众
Meaning
the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area
Example
The new law was welcomed by the local populace.
新法律受到了当地居民的欢迎。
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
她跳进了游泳池。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽灵
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
孩子声称在旧房子里看见了幽灵。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五个一组
Meaning
A group or set of five things.
Example
The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.
委员会被分成了五个工作小组。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
她从花园里摘了一朵花。
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

粘贴
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
我把照片粘贴到我的剪贴簿里。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

鹦鹉
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
绿色鹦鹉学会了说你好。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

纸, 文档, 研究论文
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
学生提交了他的人工智能研究论文。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

变态
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
他从使同事不安中获得变态的快乐。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

偷窃
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
他试图从图书馆偷一本书，而没有被注意到。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
宪法的序言概述了其指导原则。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁荣 / 荣耀
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
他经常回忆起年轻时的繁荣日子。
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

包裹
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
他收到了一份包裹。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔韧的
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
金属足够柔韧，可以被塑造成珠宝。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。
C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

悲伤或回响的声音
Meaning
having a loud, mournful sound; resonant
Example
The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.
教堂钟声的悲鸣回荡在村庄里。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地貌学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
他专攻地貌学，以了解该地区的景观。
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议
Meaning
an official procedure or system of rules
Example
The security team followed strict protocol during the event.
安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

过程
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
招聘过程包括三个阶段。
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

对他人有不合理的恐惧或怀疑
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
她在听到外面奇怪的声音后变得偏执。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
他的预言之言在多年后实现了。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。
B2 adjective ˌpaɪəˈnɪə.rɪŋ

pioneering

开创
Meaning
Involving new ideas or methods; innovative and original.
Example
Pioneering efforts often lead to success.
开创性努力常常通向成功。
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

财产；不动产；属性
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
他们在乡下买了一处漂亮的房产。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飞机; 平滑
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
木匠用工具来平整木材。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

每人
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
票价为每人20美元。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
某些规定在法律下是可以规定的。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤，无法飞行。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
他们在前厅迎接了客人。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

不可避免地
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
他不得不不可避免地接受这个决定。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

呈现
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
她昨天向团队展示了她的报告。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学
Meaning
The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.
Example
He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.
他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公开地; 公然地;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
公司公开宣布了他们的新政策。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。
C2 noun /pæˈstiːʃ/

pastiche

模仿作品
Meaning
a work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style of another artist, period, or genre
Example
The film was a clever pastiche of 1950s detective movies.
这部电影是1950年代侦探电影的巧妙模仿。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

可能
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
他今晚可能会迟到。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

致命的
Meaning
Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.
Example
The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.
沼泽的致命气氛让人们生病。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

填充物 / 垫层
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子上有额外的衬垫以增加舒适感。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
没有更多的资源，这个计划是不可行的。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

优先权
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育的优先权不可否认。
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

公主
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
公主从皇宫的阳台向人群挥手。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑衅的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
他挑衅的评论让每个人都生气了。
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
我提议我们休息一下。
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

推迟
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
会议被推迟到下周。